Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away early this morning and he was 60 years old. Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed his condolences and said this demise is a personal loss.
Dave who is not feeling well complained about uneasiness and he was rushed to AIIMS where he took his last breath. PM Modi called him as "a devoted public servant". Several Central and state politicians also expressed their condolences.
PM Narendra Modi's tweet reads as,
I was with Anil Madhav Dave ji till late last evening, discussing key policy issues. This demise is a personal loss.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017
Anil Madhav Dave ji will be remembered as a devoted public servant. He was tremendously passionate towards conserving the environment.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017
Absolutely shocked by the sudden demise of my friend & a very respected colleague, Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave ji. My condolences.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 18, 2017
On behalf of Team APHERALD, We offer our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and our hearty respects to the departed soul.
